Hi all I'm looking to start keeping bees this spring. So I figured I had better start taking in all the info I can now. My plan is to Build my own hives and hope it works. I currently raise poultry and we enjoy our garden and then my better half mentioned fresh Honey and here I am. I've pondered it several times and now that we have the room I figured I'd give it a try :). Thanks for having me.

11-14-2012, 01:06 AM

Colleen O.

Re: Hiya from Central Mo

Welcome! I started this year and am enjoying it a lot despite no honey yet. I am in Saint Louis.

I'm not sure how you plan to get your bees, but it sounds like beyond getting a package or nuc catching a swarm might interest you. (Based on yoir homesteading...) You might want to check the swarms and trapouts section to see what a swarm lure box would take. If my bees don't overwinter I plan to try my hand at luring some in next year.

Good luck!

11-14-2012, 05:16 AM

indypartridge

Re: Hiya from Central Mo

Hello and Welcome!

This forum is an excellent site to learn more about bees and beekeeping. Be sure to check out the "How to Start Beekeeping" subforum - it contains many useful suggestions for those just starting out.